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E-ISSN: 2442-9651  2016, Vol. 16 No. 2  \nBridging the Gap from Classroom-based Learning to Experiential Professional Learning: A Hong Kong Case  \nBertha Du-Babcock  \nCity University of Hong Kong  \n[enbertha@cityu.edu.hk](enbertha@cityu.edu.hk)  \nAbstract  \nThis paper describes and evaluates a funded longitudinal teaching development project that aims to bridge the gap from classroombased theory learning to experiential professional learning, and thereby prepare ideal and competent world class graduates. To align with the University's shared mission to foster links with the business community, the design of the internship program has a threefold purpose and was implemented in stages. It intends to enhance students' professional awareness-knowledge-skills through a multileveled approach integrating classroom learning with professional practice. A debriefing mechanism was also built in enabling students to share their learning and professional challenges, and theory application to problem-solving scenarios. A 360 degree multiple evaluation procedure were used to measure the project effectiveness, including the use of industry consultants, student interns, hosts, and academic supervisors. The project has proved to promote closer ties with the business community and enhance students' professional competencies to increase future success in the competitive job market. The impact of the internship program is significant in two aspects. From the perspective of student learning, the internship allows students to understand how they can improve business efficiency by applying communications theories. From the teaching perspective, the successful and unsuccessful intern experiences can be drawn upon in developing class-room teaching.  \nThese lessons can focus on preparing students to solve real-world business communication problems.  \nKeywords: experiential professional learning; internship program design; from students to professionals  \nA. Introduction  \nTraditional classroom teaching that provides students with theory-based knowledge is proven inadequate when students are required to apply classroom learned theories into the real world of business. To stay competitive, employers are expecting universities to provide work ready graduates who possess the requisite professional skills necessary to seamlessly transfer to the workplace. University students not only need to acquire field knowledge and communication skills, but also are encouraged to have hands-on working experience in the business sector. Consequently, providing students with authentic learning experiences and preparing work ready graduates has become an ongoing challenge for universities in Hong Kong and around the world. To bridge the gap, student internship program as an academic component are offered by institutions of higher education as an effective way to provide students with the opportunity for hands-on practical experience and to increase their employment marketability upon graduation (e.g., Gault, Redington, & Schlager, 2000; Getzel, Briel,& Kregel, 2000; Kysor & Pierce, 2000; Reardon, Lenz, & Folsom, 1998; Swift & Russell, 1999) .  \nPast research has examined the many facets of internship programs in different fields of study. Alpert, F., Heaney & Kuhn (2009) study examined the effect of an undergraduate marketing internship in Australia. Phoebe (2010) examined the determining factors that were likely to affect internship effectiveness to the Hong Kong university students. In Taiwan, Chen, H., Wang & Chen (2011) investigated the effect of internship experience on the behavioral intentions of college students majoring in leisure management. In the United States, several studies were conducted to examine the internship programs in higher education (e.g., Briel & Getzel, 2001; Gault, Leach, & Duey, 2010; Jackel, 2011; Radigan, 2009; Ross & Elechi, 2002) . Results of these studies have confirmed that internship experience benefits u","cbCaivXrMCrM4Klb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivXrMCrM4Klb","pdf",386356,"English","# Introduction\n## Theoretical Base of the Internship Program Design","[{\"question\":\"What problem does the paper address regarding classroom-based learning?\",\"answer\":\"It argues that traditional theory-focused classroom teaching is inadequate when students must apply theories to real business situations, creating a need for authentic, work-ready learning experiences.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the internship program designed to bridge the learning gap?\",\"answer\":\"The design integrates classroom learning with professional practice, implemented in stages, and includes a debriefing mechanism for students to discuss learning, challenges, and theory application to problem-solving scenarios.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the project’s effectiveness evaluated?\",\"answer\":\"A 360-degree multiple evaluation is used, involving industry consultants, student interns, hosts, and academic supervisors to measure project effectiveness.\"}]","Bridging the Gap from Classroom-based Learning to Experiential Professional Learning - A Hong Kong Case | PDF",1792091253,48]